Trump plans potential U.S. troop withdrawal from NATO's Baltic frontline in peace talks with Russia

Donald Trump may withdraw U.S. troops from NATO's Baltic frontline as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This development follows Trump's recent discussions with Vladimir Putin about ending the conflict in Ukraine. The potential troop withdrawal could leave Baltic nations like Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania more vulnerable. Currently, around 600 U.S. troops are stationed in Estonia, and a new military base in Lithuania is set to be operational by 2027. Trump's negotiations reportedly exclude Ukraine and European officials. Other proposals include limiting Ukraine's NATO membership and allowing Russia to retain annexed territories. Trump also mentioned a deal for $500 billion in Ukrainian minerals in exchange for U.S. military support.